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HSChapter 28
U.S. imports of sulfides of nonmetals (nesoi) and commercial phosphorus trisulfide (HS 281390) totaled $3.6M in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Sulfides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and Commercial Phosphorus Trisulfide paid $385K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $3.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sulfides of Nonmetals (NESOI) and Commercial Phosphorus Trisulfide imports of $3.6M in July 2026 ran 115% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPhosphorus sulfides including commercial phosphorus trisulfide (2813902000), arsenic sulfides (2813901000), and other nonmetal sulfides (2813905000 and 2813906000) serve niche but critical roles in match manufacturing, lubricant additive production, and specialty chemical synthesis. Italy leads US imports under this heading, followed by India and Japan, with Germany and the United Kingdom also among the top suppliers — a European-dominated supply base reflecting the specialty chemical manufacturing strengths of those markets. Importers should confirm the precise chemical identity of their product, as arsenic sulfides carry distinct toxicological and regulatory implications compared to phosphorus-based sulfides.
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60 shipments/mo
Arsenic sulfides are specifically enumerated under 2813901000, so any shipment of As₂S₃ or As₄S₄ must be declared under that line. Phosphorus sulfides including commercial phosphorus trisulfide fall under 2813902000, while remaining nonmetal sulfides are split between 2813905000 and 2813906000. The supplier's certificate of analysis identifying the compound by CAS number is essential to support the correct subheading declaration.
Arsenic sulfides are toxic substances subject to EPA TSCA certification requirements at entry. Importers must submit either a positive or negative TSCA certification with the entry filing. Depending on the volume and end-use, additional EPA or OSHA hazard communication obligations may apply, and consultation with a licensed customs broker or environmental compliance attorney is advisable before the first shipment.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2813
Subheading 281390 · $3.6M of $3.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2813902000 | Phosp Sulfide Include Commercial Phosp Trisulfide | $2.8M | 10.00% | 100.00% | $283K |
| 2813905000 | Othe Sulfides of Nonmetals | $772K | 13.23% | 96.59% | $102K |
| 2813901000 | Arsenic Sulfides | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2813902000 | Phosp Sulfide Include Commercial Phosp Trisulfide | $987K |
| 2813906000 | Sulfide Nonmetal, Commercial Phosp Trisulfid,NESOI | $332K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and Germany together supply 79% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.69%.